InstructionsAggregate Community Windshield SurveyThere are two parts to the windshield survey assignment. In Week 1 you are required to submit a draft of your survey. In Week 2 you will submit your fi

InstructionsAggregate Community Windshield SurveyThere are two parts to the windshield survey assignment. In Week 1 you are required to submit a draft of your survey. In Week 2 you will submit your fi
Norys Gil South University NSG4076 Capstone Week 1 Midweek Assignment Introduction The purposes of this capstone project is to gather information regarding facility procedures and gather understanding of how specific dynamics that may be controlled within a private child care, can help minimize the potential of introduction/possible spread of COVID-19 during the current pandemic. The specific community chosen is the population of a residential / commercial childcare recipients and their families, as well as the staff of the institution.. Sunshine Childcare operates 24 hours a day and is located in a residential home, in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood, adequately enabled to serve 25 kids, with a the range of ages between 7 months and 14 years old, 92% Hispanic, 4% Afro-Americans and 4% Native Americans. The working staff is constituted by two direct care providers and occasional maintenance workers, who are overseen by the director, which is the owner. Under the current COVID-19 pandemic circumstances, Sunshine Childcare has implemented the following infection control measures: hand washing and use of hand sanitizer during the day, use of a facial mask for kids above 3 years old, prohibiting outside visitors and parents dropping off their kids from entering into the facility. The only exception applies to authorities from Children Youth and Family Division, essential medical personal needed for the kids and emergency maintenance personnel.. “Based on available evidence, children do not appear to be at higher risk for COVID-19 than adults” (CDC, 2020).However, it is important to note that implementation of infection control measures within the chosen community constitute of great significance because since is a new disease we are learning about it every day. The project aims to analyze the needs of education to staff and families in the implementation of measures to prevent the introduction and/or break the chain of transmission within their homes, the community and inside the facility. Each family must implement a closed environment and follows the mandatory statute of social distance. Outcomes from this study will serve to reveal which additional measures can be implemented in Sunshine Childcare, as well as aspects of the education needed from the staff and families to prevent the transmission. Problem Statement Sunshine Childcare has implemented restriction guidelines regarding outside visitors and parent’s ability to access the actual building when they drop their children off and pick them up. In addition, they enforce the use of the facial mask for staff, parents and children over 3 years old, as well as hand washing and hand sanitizer. The problem lies when we try to prevent contagion not only to/from children, but also from their families and staff even outside the facility, as well as to identify what aspects of the education are needed and what additional procedures and resources may be suitable to implement in the institution. “No matter the level of transmission in a community, every child care program should have a plan in place to protect staff, children, and their families from the spread of COVID-19” (CDC, 2020). Research Questions Which are the education needs, what other measures can be implemented and what resources may be available to avoid the increase of the possibility of introduction of COVID-19 into the private Sunsine Childcare. Methodology The information to be collected is the correlation between current guidelines and the actual measures already implemented in Sunshine Childcare. In addition we will assess the level of education regarding COVID19 prevention in the population under study. We will research the availability of resources accessible to the childcare institution that may assist in an increase of quality education and/or prevention of the COVID-19 topic. Timetable The research will start on June 5, 2020, and finish on August 13, 2020 Main research and ongoing gathering of data will be used, including any current cases documented, if any. The objectives for this investigation are to: Identify the education needs for children, families, staff and execuives of the institution regarding infection control related o COVID 19 And Develop a plan to implement essential strategies to provide education to the population chosen I do believe the timetable to be realistic to current situations regarding COVID-19 our society There are no current constraints or deadlines. Analyze how the gap on the education and/or the current guidelines increase the potential of introduction/spread of COVID-19 into this community, and to identify possible resources available for them to maximize the prevention labor. Regular updates will include biweekly meetings and tracking of date with preceptor and facility administrators. Progress will be tracked through graphing of data and information, amongst other possible methods that may be suggested by preceptor and facility. References CDC. (2020, May 20). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/children.html
InstructionsAggregate Community Windshield SurveyThere are two parts to the windshield survey assignment. In Week 1 you are required to submit a draft of your survey. In Week 2 you will submit your fi
Windshield Survey Tool Nurses must be able to knowledgeably plan services for individuals, families and the community. In order to effectively plan, it is essential that you are aware of the resources specific to the community a client resides in to allow for identification of health-related resources and to understand gaps in services. A windshield survey is conducted from a car and provides a visual overview of a community. Conditions and trends in the community that could affect the health of the population should be noted. This data provides background and context for working with individuals and families in their community. Information gathered from this survey should be added to this template. Please print and turned the completed document to the instructor by 2/2/15. If data is collected (statistical, informational, geographic), then a reference page using APA format (6th edition) is expected. Boundaries Are the boundaries geographical, political, or economic? Do neighborhoods have names? Are there sub-communities? How are these identified? Whitehouse is a rural community approx 8 mi from a large city. There are many neighborhoods in whitehouse and the majority of them are named. There is an app available on smartphones called the ‘neighborhood app’ which allows the entire cm=ommunity to communicate. Each neighborhhod is listed on the app sp you can post announcements or notifications just for your neighborhood or the greater whitehouse area. Housing and Zoning What is the age of the buildings? Are the residences single family or multifamily dwellings? There are not a lot of housing opportunities available in whitehouse. There are only two apartment complexes and both are income based. There is a new subdivision that is strictly townhomes. Several established neighborhoods and homes with land are also available, but it gets expensive buying land here. Most of the homes are well-kept. Signs of Decay Is the area well maintained or in disrepair? Is there garbage strewn? Are there trashed/abandoned cars, places for rodents or other wildlife to hide, vacant lots? Whitehouse recently appointed a new city manager, so there are many updates taking place in our community. There are not any vacant lots that I have seen but there are several vacant stores within shopping centers where businesses moved out of whitehouse about two years ago. However, here within the last few mnths there have been three new busiess come to our community. This is a well-kept community for the most part, of course there are areas you could wander off to that are not as well-kept. There is a ‘keep whitehouse beautiful’ project taking place. I did not see any abadoned cars but there are many pedestrians walking along the roadside on sidewalks provided by the city. Parks and Recreational Areas Are there play areas for children and adults? Are they safe and maintained? Is there a Community Center? Who uses them? There is one city park that is well-maintained and a splash pad for play during the summer months. The park is safe and is right next door to the police station and fires tation. A community center is available and there are events year round that take place such as sports clinics, self-defense classes, and karate just to name a few. Common Areas Where do people collect for social gatherings; where do they “hang out”? Are they for particular groups or are they open to all? Are there signs posted? Stores What stores (grocery, retail, drug, dry cleaning, etc.) are in the area? How do residents travel to them? Transportation How do most people get around the area? Is there public transportation? If so what kind and does it appear to be used? Who uses it? What is the condition of the streets, roads, highways? Communication Is there evidence of local and national newspapers to other media? Are there informational posters on streets, busses, billboards, etc.? Service Centers What services are available in the community – health care, social services, schools, employment offices etc.? People in the Community Who is in the area during the day? What evidence is thereof particular “classes” of people – upper, middle, working, lower? Industries What are the major industries located in the area? What types of occupations are evident? Protective Services Where are fire and police stations located? Is there evidence of police and fire protection in the area? Ethnicity What is the predominant ethnic group? Are there residents from a variety of ethnic backgrounds or is the community mostly one group? Which one? Are there stores, restaurants, churches, schools, or languages that indicate a particular ethnic group(s)? Religion What churches and church-run schools are in the area (denomination)? How many are there of each denomination? Health and Morbity Is there evidence of any health problems such as drug/alcohol abuse, communicable or chronic diseases, mental illness (etc)? Politics Is there evidence of political activity? Are there any signs that indicate a predominant political party (parties)or concern(s)?